US Bridges

S Braeswood WB over Brays Bayou

FairPosted for load

Harris County, Texas · 0.5 MI E of Lp 610 · Structure no. 121020B09385110

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
393 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,730
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Braeswood WB over Brays Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S Braeswood WB over Brays Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 7,730 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14,435 by 2033. The structure is 393 ft (119.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS Braeswood WB
CrossesBrays Bayou
Location0.5 MI E of Lp 610
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.68446, -95.45121
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+4 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length393 ft (119.8 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,730 (2013)
Projected traffic14,435 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$24,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S Braeswood WB over Brays Bayou built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Braeswood WB over Brays Bayou in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does S Braeswood WB over Brays Bayou carry?

About 7,730 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is S Braeswood WB over Brays Bayou?

The structure is 393 ft (119.8 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns S Braeswood WB over Brays Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.